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The worst photo ops in history. 'Mormon Rivals' excerpt explores Romney, Huntsman rift. Questions surface over Reyes donations.
Happy Monday. Most of us recall the picture of Michael Dukakis famously donning a helmet and taking a ride in a military tank — an image that dinged his presidential campaign image beyond repair — but he's not the only one. Take a look at some of the other photo-ops gone bad, like Richard Nixon's beach stroll, in wingtips and dress pants, or Sarah Palin's interview in front of a turkey slaughtering. [http://www.politico.com/magazine/gallery/2013/11/photo-oops-historys-worst-political-photo-ops/001446-020415.html?ml=po#.VXWTplxVi0c" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has accepted some campaign donations that appear to be conflicts of interest, such as one from a group opposing same-sex marriage. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2589864-155/business-as-usual-ag-reyes-campaign" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Former Utah Attorney General John Swallow waived his preliminary hearing, and now the date set for his predecessor, Mark Shurtleff, has been pushed back to June 17. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2592807-155/hearings-postponed-for-swallow-shurtleff-in" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Check out this excerpt from "Mormon Rivals," The Salt Lake Tribune's book on the Huntsmans and the Romneys. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2484608-155/mormon-rivals-mitt-romney-and-jon" target="_blank">Trib]
Tweet of the day: From @https://twitter.com/joshgondelman" target="_blank">joshgondelman: "I'd run for public office if there was a job for a guy who just wanted to make up acronyms for all the departments/programs."
-> From @https://twitter.com/StephenAtHome" target="_blank">StephenatHome: "If I've learned anything from watching soccer, this FIFA scandal will end in a disappointing tie."
-> From @https://twitter.com/UTJolley" target="_blank">UTJolley: "Twitter is probably just another tool of the devil, but @utgop_james has joined anyway. Welcome!"
Happy Birthday: To USU's Matthew LaPlante and friend of Cornflakes Derek Jensen.
Tune in: Utah Department of Health's Brett McIff, University of Utah health educator Marty Liccardo and Tribune reporter Matt Canham join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about obesity rates, health consequences and what it takes to shrink a waistline. Watch Trib Talk live at12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
Opinion section: Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon and find out which is worse: the mummy's curse or the Monica curse. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2594852-155/bagley-cartoon-the-mummys-curse" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly says Utah Republicans aren't in the clear yet because delegates must still ratify the new method of choosing candidates to comply with SB54. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589795-155/rolly-gop-is-not-out-of" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Don Gale, a beneficiary of the original G.I. bill, says Mia Love's bill, "The Student Right to Know Before You Go Act," is impractical and she should instead help reduce student loans. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589713-155/op-ed-love-misses-the-real-opportunities" target="_blank">Trib]
-> George Pyle discusses the student protest over a school dress code in West Jordan, where he believes female pupils are wrongly held responsible for distracting their male schoolmates. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589331-155/pyle-dont-blame-beauty-for-the" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Burke, John Mackay and Brett Tolman, who work with several equality organizations, argue discrimination against the LGBTQ community in Utah is lessening, and it's something all residents can be proud of. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589960-155/op-ed-this-pride-day-all-utahns" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Gerald Elias, a member of the Citizens Climate Lobby, addresses the growing need for water in Utah that must be balanced with a growing population. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589719-155/op-ed-address-climate-change-or-well" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Joseph Hatch, an attorney and former Salt Lake County Council member, wants SLC to hold off on adding a parks and recreation bond initiative on the ballot this November. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2593044-155/op-ed-salt-lake-city-shouldnt-rush" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Sylvia Johnson, a documentary filmmaker and photographer, argues that the Bureau of Land Management should use fertility control to reign in Utah's wild horse population. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2562924-155/op-ed-on-the-range-fertility-control-is-best" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Jean Hill, a government liaison for the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, says Rep. Paul Ray's call for the death penalty for child sex traffickers wouldn't actually deter the crime. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589703-155/op-ed-death-penalty-would-do-nothing" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Katie and Stephen Armstrong explain why they don't take their daughter to the zoo: "animals should be wild and free." [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589696-155/op-ed-why-we-wont-take-our" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Dick Matthias and Esther Thompson with the Pacific Heritage Academy advocate for playgrounds and playtime to help students develop a sense of community. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2589689-155/op-ed-our-family-and-our-playground" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb take a look at the "political roses," including a possible special session in the Legislature on Healthy Utah. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630246/For-springtime-we-stop-to-smell-the-political-roses.html" target="_blank">DNews]
Weekend in review: U.S. railways are required to install a safety system that could have prevented the recent deadly Amtrak derailment, but Utah's UTA may not make the Dec. 31 deadline. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2588900-155/deadline-on-train-safety-a-challenge" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Utah Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBTQ rights and equality, drew a big crowd in downtown Salt Lake City this weekend. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2598326-155/pride-parade-lets-utahs-lgbt-community" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630268/Parade-participants-and-attendees-define-Pride-on-their-own-terms.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/salt-lake-city-pride/74436/ZGiyg-zK4UqFMWWKXcqinA" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://fox13now.com/2015/06/07/utah-pride-festival-parade-draws-thousands-to-salt-lake-city-sunday/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> Rep. Jason Chaffetz visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday to probe an incident where a drug cartel allegedly forced a border patrol helicopter to land. [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/7/jason-chaffetz-blake-farenthold-assess-mexico-bord/" target="_blank">WashTimes]
-> The funeral for LDS Church apostle Elder L. Tom Perry was held Friday. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/lds/2592532-155/mormon-leader-monson-remembers-perry-as" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/thousands-honor-life-of-elder-l-tom-perry-say-deat/31958/JlCGvPvzZkOoJ_EGhCPVwQ" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Utah's Dugway Proving Ground has had problems with anthrax in the past prior to the recent incident where the facility shipped live cultures to dozens of labs across the nation. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2563809-155/utah-lab-that-shipped-anthrax-has" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Bryan Schott sits down with former Rep. Jackie Biskupski to see why she's challenging two-term SLC Mayor Ralph Becker. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5908-interview-with-salt-lake-city-mayoral-candidate-jackie-biskupski" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Gov. Gary Herbert appointed S. Neal Berube and Amanda Smith to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. [http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/2594051-155/governor-appoints-two-to-utah-liquor" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630201/Governor-names-new-members-to-state-alcohol-commission.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> According to survey data, Utah doesn't have as big of an obesity problems as other states. [http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/utaheffect/2540053-155/the-utah-effect-better-than-most" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy for Beau Biden, Vice President Joe Biden's son, on Saturday: "He was a good man, a man of character, a man who loved deeply and was loved in return." [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/us/beau-biden-funeral-held-in-delaware.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/06/06/obamas-moving-tribute-to-beau-biden-and-his-familys-broad-shoulders/" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/joe-bidens-grieve-at-beau-bidens-funeral-118696.html?hp=l1_3" target="_blank">Politico]
-> A woman came forward alleging that Dennis Hastert, former House speaker currently charged with participating in a hush money scheme, sexually abused her brother. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/06/us/sister-says-her-brother-was-a-victim-of-ex-speaker-hastert.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> The Obama administration is pulling the breaks on its immigration program after a number of setbacks. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-administration-ceases-preparation-for-immigration-program/2015/06/07/12a142e6-0ba4-11e5-95fd-d580f1c5d44e_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is bringing female fundraisers into the world of political contributions. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clinton-bid-brings-wave-of-women-into-male-dominated-fundraising-world/2015/06/07/84c13570-0b8b-11e5-95fd-d580f1c5d44e_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
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